ABOUT Equis is a set of organizations working to create a better understanding of Latinos, innovate new approaches to reach and engage them, and invest in the leadership and infrastructure for long-term change and increased engagement. Since 2019, we have served as a hub of Latino polling, qualitative insights, and data, with analysis based on a large set of interviews, focus groups, online journals, ethnographies, and vote simulations.  Equis is a leader in digital innovation, focused on message testing and experiments, anti-disinformation tracking, and digital capacity-building for grassroots groups. Equis is also committed to developing Latino leaders across the progressive space, serving as a convener of organizations and individuals leading Hispanic-focused programs. In 2022, Equis launched Moonshots, a set of bold, ambitious initiatives to massively increase Latino power, influence, and belonging in the US. The scope of our work is purposefully broad and designed to engage Latinos in multiple arenas because we believe that this moment requires a complete rethinking of how we engage Latinos. Our approach is to work collaboratively with partners and allies, lead with learning and research, and build programs that address the deep-rooted issues that prevent our community from participating in becoming influential and powerful. POSITION SUMMARY Equis is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Director of Moonshots of Culture and Media adept at managing staff and projects across initiatives, with a strong commitment to excellent project management and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is an experienced strategist bringing clarity and inspiration as a leader in our moonshot culture and media portfolio.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a member of the Moonshot leadership team, including supporting organizational development, strategy development, and strategic planning across the initiative.   Oversee and implement early-stage management of a project portfolio of 3-5 large-scale projects, including ideation, strategy development, launch plan, and executive hiring for each projectProvide staff management, oversight, and support to a team of 3-5 director-level personnel to ensure excellent performanceEnsure operational excellence, overseeing budgeting and operations processes across the initiative in collaboration with the finance and operations teams. Work closely with relevant partners within the movement, cultural, and media ecosystem of the Latinx community Represent Equis externally, including but not limited to, fundraising events, convenings, panels, partnership collaborations, and more      MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS Commitment to building independent Latinx political power that is data-driven, anti-racist, progressive, and culturally integrated. 8+ years of professional experience within a cultural organization, media, or corporate, with at least 2+ years in leadership roles, overseeing strategy and program. Significant experience managing large, scaled projects or organizations. Experience working at a startup is strongly preferred, but not required.Understanding of data and research, including how to translate data into programmatic priorities and decision-making.Interest and experience in some of the following areas: cultural mobilization, entertainment, digital strategy, digital organizing, startups, and issue advocacy. The more varied your experience in these areas, the better. It is not required to have expertise in all of these areas, but it is necessary to have expertise in more than one area.  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degreeSpanish language fluency is desired but not required (reading, writing, speaking)Understanding of the United States political ecosystem, including experience in some combination of movement politics, and advocacy. Familiarity with international politics is a plus, but not required.  THIS POSITION REPORTS TO Chief of Moonshot Strategies  EMPLOYEE STATUS Full-Time WORK ENVIRONMENT Equis is a national remote office environment with team members located across all continental U.S. time zones. Candidates should be prepared to either work from home or at a location of their choosing that is located within the continental United States.   This position requires the ability to work core hours Monday through Friday in your local time. This position will require occasional evening work and some in-person attendance for all-staff or department-level events, approximately 2 per year, which require overnight travel.  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a fully remote (USA only), full-time position with occasional domestic travel and a competitive salary range of $116,000 - $140,000. This salary range represents a good-faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as budget availability and commensurate with the selected candidates’ experience. Equis offers medical, dental, and vision coverage at no premium, 4% employer match 401K, and excellent vacation, sick and personal leave.  Equis offers 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage at no premium, 4% employer match 401K, and unlimited Paid Time Off. Additionally, Equis provides an annual professional development stipend, a work-from-home stipend, and an employee assistance program. Equis observes office-wide holiday closures following the federal government alongside additional summer and winter breaks. HOW TO APPLY Please send your resume and cover letter here or via our career page. Equis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact Equis.

ABOUT Equis is a set of organizations working to create a better understanding of Latinos, innovate new approaches to reach and engage them, invest in the leadership and infrastructure for long-term change and increased engagement. Since 2019, we have served as a hub of Latino polling, qualitative insights, and data, with analysis based on a large set of interviews, focus groups, online journals, ethnographies, and vote simulations. Equis is a leader in digital innovation, focused on message testing and experiments, anti-disinformation tracking, and digital capacity-building for grassroots groups. Equis is also committed to developing Latino leaders across the progressive space, serving as a convener of organizations and individuals leading Hispanic-focused programs.POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the PTC (People, Talent & Culture) Director, Equis is seeking a detail-oriented problem solver to be our PTC Operations Manager. This role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day responsibilities of the PTC function, liaising with employees of all levels across the organization and supporting the PTC Director with organization-wide initiatives. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Acts as the first point of contact for employees’ human resources questions, escalating to the PTC Director as needed.Administers payroll, including appropriate withholdings, deductions and 401K contributionsStays up to date on PTC compliance, including new state laws and regulations, and applies best practices as needed.Supports the recruitment process including posting open roles and scheduling interviews.Manages the orientation and onboarding process for all new hires, including new hire paperwork.Assists the PTC Director as needed with the performance management process, learning and professional development, employee engagement, culture, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and additional activities as assigned..MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 2-5 years of broad based PTC experience within a dynamic and fast-moving organization.Prior experience administering payroll and benefits.Exceptional organizational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to prioritize.   Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.     Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion.Preferred Qualifications   Prior work experience at a start-up or a non-profit organizationPrevious experience working with Gusto, Transamerica, BreezyPTC and/ or Lattice.Experience with international workplace compliance laws and regulations.Fluent in SpanishPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. ***THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE POSITION*** COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a fully remote (USA only), full-time position and a competitive salary range of $90,000-$115,000 p/year. This salary range represents a good faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as budget availability and commensurate with the selected candidates’ experience. Equis offers medical, dental, vision coverage at no premium, 4% employer match 401K, and excellent vacation, sick and personal leave. Equis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please email PTC @equislabs.us

ABOUT Equis is a set of organizations (including Equis Research, Equis Institute, and EquisLabs) working to create a better understanding of Latinos, innovate new approaches to reach and engage them, and invest in the leadership and infrastructure for long-term change and increased engagement. At Equis Research we lean into the complexities of Latino voters in the United States, ensuring they get the sophistication of treatment and level of attention that matches their critical role in the electorate. We act as a public utility, using a diversity of tools (polling, qualitative insights, digital testing, voter data, and analytics, along with best practices from other sectors) to shape the decisions of the political and policy ecosystem. People who are invisible in the data are invisible to campaigns and decision-makers; we aim to make them visible and shift from a paradigm of neglect to one of engagement. Some of our previous public analysis is available here and here.POSITION SUMMARY Equis is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Political Database Manager to help enhance and streamline a cloud-based warehouse inventory of data from polling, voter files, and predictive modeling. The Database Manager will help Equis track, report, and analyze this data to improve efforts by campaigns and researchers to understand and engage Latino communities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Data Collection & Analysis: Obtain, clean, combine, merge, and maintain data sets of all sizes and types. Assist with data projects and planning, including helping to develop consistently and methodologically sound best practices and systems.Manage our data warehouse: Design, organize, and interpret Equis’ various datasets using our Google BigQuery database.Design workflows: Create protocols and reports to support campaigns and operations and maintain systems to capture best practices and provide new recommendations and analysis.Help provide systemized, consistent quality control of national campaign data to ensure successful implementation of data protocols and provide well-documented templates for future data collection and analysis.Internal Systems Building: Build out internal systems to increase data analytics capacities, such as but not limited to, organizing and merging existing datasets and applying new learnings.Cross-team collaboration: Work with less technical members of the  Equis team to problem solve, and pull counts, demographics, and datasets for analysis and collaboration. QUALIFICATIONS Working knowledge and experience with campaign-related data work including specific proficiencies in Excel, SQL, Python, and databases and toolsets commonly used in progressive organizing. Demonstrated analytical creativity, problem-solving abilities, and working with complex datasets.The ability to be nimble: to switch between different projects, and different types of data, and come up with creative solutions to complex data issues.Unending curiosity, a love of solving puzzles, and a knack for tweaking methods to get better outcomes.Experience working on campaigns, with voter files, voter data, survey data, or VAN (voter database) is useful but not required.Experience in drawing out strategic decisions from imperfect data and translating them into actionable insights for stakeholders and audiences of varying backgrounds.Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach to communicating with partners, team members, and vendors.Please include the word “Fuzzy” somewhere in your cover letter. While prior experience working with data on Latinos, specifically, is not necessary, our ideal candidate will have cultural fluency and a demonstrated awareness of racial and ethnic bias in data collection and analysis. THIS POSITION REPORTS TO Senior Director of Targeting WORK ENVIRONMENT Equis is a national remote office environment with team members located across all continental U.S. time zones. Candidates should be prepared to either work from home or at a location of their choosing that is located within the continental United States.   This position requires the ability to work core hours Monday through Friday in your local time. This position will require occasional nights and weekend work and some in-person attendance for all-staff or department-level events, approximately 2 per year, which require overnight travel.  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a fully remote (USA only), full-time position, role with occasional domestic travel and a competitive salary range of $90,000-105,000/year. This salary range represents a good-faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as budget availability and commensurate with the selected candidates’ experience.  Equis offers 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage at no premium, 4% employer match 401K, and unlimited Paid Time Off. Additionally, Equis provides an annual professional development stipend, a work-from-home stipend, and an employee assistance program. Equis observes office-wide holiday closures following the federal government alongside additional summer and winter breaks. HOW TO APPLY Please send your resume and cover letter here or via our career page. For your application to receive full consideration, please explain in your cover letter why you are interested in working at Equis and how your background and/or experience demonstrate your commitment to Equis’s core goal of enhancing the well-being and power of the Latino community.Equis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact Equis.

ABOUT Equis is a set of organizations (including Equis Research, Equis Institute, and EquisLabs) working to create a better understanding of Latinos, innovate new approaches to reach and engage them, and invest in the leadership and infrastructure for long-term change and increased engagement. At Equis Research we lean into the complexities of Latino voters in the United States, ensuring they get the sophistication of treatment and level of attention that matches their critical role in the electorate. We act as a public utility, using a diversity of tools (polling, qualitative insights, digital testing, voter data, and analytics, along with best practices from other sectors) to shape the decisions of the political and policy ecosystem. People who are invisible in the data are invisible to campaigns and decision-makers; we aim to make them visible and shift from a paradigm of neglect to one of engagement. Some of our previous public analysis is available here and here. POSITION SUMMARY Equis is seeking a strong manager with some research chops to lead the day-to-day operations of a small team of analysts as a Lab Manager. Within the broader Research Department, the analysis team supports the design, analysis, and interpretation of a wide variety of research projects–including polling, focus groups, message testing, and field experiments—that aim to deepen our understanding of how to reach and engage Latinos in the political process. The Lab Manager, reporting to the Chief Analyst, will be responsible for the project and people management within the analysis team: everything from hiring, budgets, and calendars, to assisting with data collection and other analysis tasks as needed. In short, the job is to manage the capacity of the team and drive its daily work. At Equis, our top priority is the well-being and power of the Latino community; the ideal candidate for this position would be invested in the same desired outcomes and impact for our research.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In collaboration with the Chief Analyst, build out and manage a small team of analysts who support Equis projects involving the design and interpretation of polls, message tests, field experiments, and more.Own the analysis team calendar Track team and individual workloads to ensure our capacity matches our commitmentsAssist team members with individual work plans, time management, and work-life balance. Run team meetings, including developing agendas, keeping notes, and tracking action itemsCoordinate with other internal departments to ensure work is completed on timeHelp set and uphold standards for data management, documentation, and version controlOrganize and maintain analysis team documents on the Equis Google DriveAssist with data collection and other analysis tasks as needed  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Outstanding project management and time management skills, with experience working in a research-oriented environmentFamiliarity with the processes and standards of rigorous scientific researchWell-organized with impeccable attention to detailHigh proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google SheetsAbility to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; flexible and able to adapt to evolving prioritiesExperience or demonstrated ability to manage multiple team members who work remotelyAn understanding of how racial/ethnic bias can influence scientific research, including data collection and analysisCommitment to the core Equis goal of enhancing the well-being and power of the Latino community PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Familiarity with the workings of political campaigns and/or advocacy groupsFamiliarity with polling data, census data, precinct-level election results, or voter filesExperience with data collection and managementExperience working in STATA, R, or equivalent statistical software PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerThe ability to communicate with colleagues, partners, and clients via phone, video call, and emailA high tolerance for virtual meetings  WORK ENVIRONMENT Equis is a national remote office environment with team members located across all continental U.S. time zones. Candidates should be prepared to either work from home or at a location of their choosing that is located within the continental United States.   This position requires the ability to work core hours Monday through Friday in your local time. This position will require occasional evenings and some in-person attendance for all-staff or department-level events, approximately 2 per year, which require overnight travel.  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a fully remote (USA only), full-time position, with a competitive salary range of $90,000-$115,000 p/year. This salary range represents a good-faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as budget availability and commensurate with the selected candidates’ experience.  Equis offers 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage at no premium, 4% employer match 401K, and unlimited Paid Time Off. Additionally, Equis provides an annual professional development stipend, a work-from-home stipend, and an employee assistance program. Equis observes office-wide holiday closures following the federal government alongside additional summer and winter breaks. HOW TO APPLY Please send your resume and cover letter here or via our career page. For your application to receive full consideration, please explain in your cover letter why you are interested in working at Equis and how your background and/or experience demonstrate your commitment to Equis’s core goal of enhancing the well-being and power of the Latino community. Equis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact Equis. 

ABOUT Equis is a set of organizations (including Equis Research, Equis Institute, and EquisLabs) working to create a better understanding of Latinos, innovate new approaches to reach and engage them, and invest in the leadership and infrastructure for long-term change and increased engagement. At Equis Research we lean into the complexities of Latino voters in the United States, ensuring they get the sophistication of treatment and level of attention that matches their critical role in the electorate. We act as a public utility, using a diversity of tools (polling, qualitative insights, digital testing, voter data, and analytics, along with best practices from other sectors) to shape the decisions of the political and policy ecosystem. People who are invisible in the data are invisible to campaigns and decision-makers; we aim to make them visible and shift from a paradigm of neglect to one of engagement. Some of our previous public analysis is available here and here. POSITION SUMMARY Equis is seeking a Research Associate to support the work we do to identify and socialize best practices for Latino engagement. The Research Associate will have the opportunity to be a part of projects where we seek to answer questions like What is uniquely effective with Latinos? Where are the best places to find and reach Latino audiences? How should we be communicating in Spanish? With a focus on operational management, they will ultimately be responsible for the management of message testing programs and other related research, media, and digital efforts designed to help us answer these key questions. At Equis, our top priority is the well-being and power of the Latino community; the ideal candidate for this position would be invested in the same desired outcomes and impact for our research. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will:  Own project management on research programs including digital messaging tests, content production, focus groups, and surveys, among othersBe responsible for managing and executing individual project timelines, helping the team schedule and run programs on time, maintaining a bird’s eye view of the team's goals and calendarOwn day-to-day budget management, including keeping track of invoices and tracking budgets for projectsWork with digital vendors, consultants, and freelance creatives Serve as the primary point of contact for legal and operations teams, sending content, video, and scripts for approval to ensure compliance and adherence to legal requirements Work closely with internal Equis  departments to help ensure projects are completed on time and effectivelyBrainstorm/suggest innovative tactics and strategies for engaging Latino audiences QUALIFICATIONS  Impeccable project management and time management skills Prior experience with research is not necessary, but experience with managing multiple projects at a time is requiredAbility to collaborate under pressure with a diverse and remote team Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills Self-starter and ability to work on several projects at once at varying stages of developmentAbility to work in a startup environment that is highly collaborative Passion for Latino communities, and the issues that most affect us Spanish language proficiency is a plus; cultural fluency is required Experience working with political campaigns or organizations is a plus THIS POSITION REPORTS TO  Deputy Research Director PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerThe ability to communicate with colleagues, partners, and clients via phone, video call, and email WORK ENVIRONMENT Equis is a national remote office environment with team members located across all continental U.S. time zones. Candidates should be prepared to either work from home or at a location of their choosing that is located within the continental United States.   This position requires the ability to work core hours Monday through Friday in your local time. This position may require occasional night work and some in-person attendance for all-staff or department-level events, approximately 2 per year, which require overnight travel.  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a fully remote (USA only), full-time position, with a competitive salary range of $75,000-$90,000 p/year. This salary range represents a good-faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as budget availability and commensurate with the selected candidates’ experience.  Equis offers 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage at no premium, 4% employer match 401K, and unlimited Paid Time Off. Equis provides an annual professional development stipend, a work-from-home stipend, and an employee assistance program. Equis observes office-wide holiday closures following the federal government alongside additional summer and winter breaks. HOW TO APPLY Please send your resume and cover letter here or via our career page. For your application to receive full consideration, please explain in your cover letter why you are interested in working at Equis and how your background and/or experience demonstrate your commitment to Equis’s core goal of enhancing the well-being and power of the Latino community. Equis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact Equis.

ABOUT Equis is a set of organizations working to create a better understanding of Latinos, innovate new approaches to reach and engage them, and invest in the leadership and infrastructure for long-term change and increased engagement. Since 2019, we have served as a hub of Latino polling, qualitative insights, and data, with analysis based on a large set of interviews, focus groups, online journals, ethnographies, and vote simulations.  Equis is a leader in digital innovation, focused on message testing and experiments, anti-disinformation tracking, and digital capacity-building for grassroots groups. Equis is also committed to developing Latino leaders across the progressive space, serving as a convener of organizations and individuals leading Hispanic-focused programs. In 2022, Equis launched Moonshots, a set of bold, ambitious initiatives to massively increase Latino power, influence, and belonging in the US. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Counter-Disinformation Strategies, in consultation with the Lead Disinformation Researcher, Equis is seeking an open-source investigator to support the research of disinformation, misinformation, and propaganda affecting Latino communities through analysis of content, networks, amplification, and coordination on social media and the web. The OSINT Research Associate will support the team’s efforts to leverage short- and long-form investigations to tell a more accurate and nuanced story about how false and misleading information circulates in English, Spanish, and Portuguese in Latino spaces online. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, and experience with OSINT tools and methodologies. The ideal candidate will also have cultural fluency and will be fluent in English and Spanish.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Analyze disinformation and misinformation narratives on key social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, using Crowdtangle, Newswhip, and other technologies.Use OSINT tools to collect and organize data and analyze networks and coordinated behaviors online.Build out internal systems to organize, streamline and automate the tracking of narratives online.Create and analyze network graphs using social media data and APIs.Draft a variety of reports for internal and external audiences that lay out trends, narratives, and coordinated inauthentic behavior affecting Latino communities. Translate research findings into preparatory resources for discussions and briefings with relevant stakeholders and partner organizations. Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of experience using open-source tools and methodologies to track the spread of disinformation, misinformation, propaganda, or extremist content online and to analyze and identify patterns on social media.Demonstrated experience turning open-source investigative research findings into reports, publications, or briefing documents.Demonstrated experience handling large unstructured data sets; programming experience with Python or R a plus.Outstanding collaboration skills with diverse audience groups.History and understanding of political nuances and familiarity with the societal, cultural, and political landscape of Latino communities in the United States.Demonstrated a history of proactive attitude and a high degree of self-direction.Strong written and oral communication skills. The ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish, Portuguese is a plus.A commitment to Equis's mission and values.  THIS POSITION REPORTS TO Director, Counter-Disinformation Strategies LOCATION RemoteEQUIS CONTRACTOR STATUS Consultant, Part-Time, with potential for extension, funding permitting   Must be authorized to work in the United States, if applicable. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer  The ability to communicate with colleagues, partners, and clients via phone, video call, and email. COMPENSATION This is a fully remote consultant position that will offer $4,500 - $7,000 per month, requiring 20-30 hours of commitment per week, for the starting duration of up to 4 months, with the potential for extension. This compensation range represents a good-faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The compensation offered to the selected candidate will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience. HOW TO APPLY Please send your resume and cover letter here or via our career page. Equis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact Equis.

ABOUT Equis is a set of organizations working to create a better understanding of Latinos, innovate new approaches to reach and engage them, and invest in the leadership and infrastructure for long-term change and increased engagement. Since 2019, we have served as a hub of Latino polling, qualitative insights, and data, with analysis based on a large set of interviews, focus groups, online journals, ethnographies, and vote simulations.  Equis is a leader in digital innovation, focused on message testing and experiments, anti-disinformation tracking, and digital capacity-building for grassroots groups. Equis is also committed to developing Latino leaders across the progressive space, serving as a convener of organizations and individuals leading Hispanic-focused programs. In 2022, Equis launched Moonshots, a set of bold, ambitious initiatives to massively increase Latino power, influence, and belonging in the US. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Counter-Disinformation Strategies, in consultation with the Chief Analyst, Equis is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Researcher to support analysis of public opinion research, including polls, surveys, and focus groups, that aim to deepen our understanding of disinformation, misinformation, propaganda, and hyper-partisan narratives affecting Latino communities. The Researcher, Polling, and Analytics will support the team’s efforts to leverage data to tell a more accurate and nuanced story about how false and misleading information impacts uncertainty and belief among Latino communities. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, and experience with data collection and management. While experience working with data specific to Latinos is not necessary, our ideal candidate will have cultural fluency and a demonstrated awareness of racial and ethnic bias in data collection and analysis. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Data Management: Collect, organize, and review data sets, public opinion polls, surveys, test results, and focus group readouts. Data Analysis: Analyze and draw trends and conclusions from poll data, surveys, focus group readouts, and interviews.Data Visualization: Support data visualization for memos, decks, and other research products, for a wide range of audiences.Internal Systems Building: Working with the Analysis Team and Counter-Disinformation researchers, build out internal systems to increase data analytics capacities, such as but not limited to organizing and merging existing datasets and applying new learnings, building well-documented, repeatable workflows and protocols, and developing templates for ongoing data collection and analysis projects. QUALIFICATIONS3+ years of experience working with polling data and basic statistical analysis.3+ years of experience working with data visualization.Experience working in STATA, R, or equivalent statistical software.Experience working with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.Demonstrated interest in public opinion and behavioral research, with an interest in information integrity and disinformation issues a plus.Demonstrated a history of curiosity and impeccable attention to detail.Well-organized with experience or ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; flexible and able to adapt to evolving priorities.Fluency in English, with Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus. Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in political, economic, and social issues affecting US Latino communities and/or Latin America. THIS POSITION REPORTS TO Director, Counter-Disinformation Strategies LOCATION RemoteEQUIS CONTRACTOR STATUS Consultant, Part-Time, with potential for extension, funding permitting   Must be authorized to work in the United States, if applicable. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer  COMPENSATION This is a fully remote consultant position that will offer $4,500 - $7,000 per month, requiring 20-30 hours of commitment per week, for the starting duration of up to 4 months, with the potential for extension. This compensation range represents a good-faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The compensation offered to the selected candidate will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience. HOW TO APPLY Please send your resume and cover letter here or via our career page. Equis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact Equis. 

ABOUT Equis is a set of organizations (including Equis Research, Equis Institute, and EquisLabs) working to create a better understanding of Latinos, innovate new approaches to reach and engage them, and invest in the leadership and infrastructure for long-term change and increased engagement. At Equis Research we lean into the complexities of Latino voters in the United States, ensuring they get the sophistication of treatment and level of attention that matches their critical role in the electorate. We act as a public utility, using a diversity of tools (polling, qualitative insights, digital testing, voter data, and analytics, along with best practices from other sectors) to shape the decisions of the political and policy ecosystem. People who are invisible in the data are invisible to campaigns and decision-makers; we aim to make them visible and shift from a paradigm of neglect to one of engagement. Some of our previous public analysis is available here and here.POSITION SUMMARY Equis is seeking a Targeting Assistant to support a portfolio of voter, polling, and other data projects that aim to deepen our understanding of Latino communities and improve the targeting of potential Latino voters by campaigns. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Data Ingestion: Develop plans, build structures, and design repeatable workflows and protocols for ongoing data collection and processing, in a comprehensive and well-documented way. Data Management: Clean, combine, merge, and maintain data sets of all sizes and types. Assist with data projects and planning, including helping to develop consistently and methodologically sound best practices and systems. Collaborate with others to make datasets more understandable and easily accessible to non-technical members of the team.Collaborate: Work with the rest of the Targeting and Research Teams to better understand Latino voters and nonvoters, manage poll and survey data, and think of new and better ways to identify and think about potential Latino voters. Partnerships: Help advise trusted partners on how best to find and reach Latinos, the best modes and methods of communication, and the strengths and limitations of of the targeting tools at our disposal.QUALIFICATIONS The ability to be nimble: to switch between different projects, and different types of data, and come up with creative solutions to complex data issues.Unending curiosity, a love of solving puzzles, and a knack for tweaking methods to get better outcomes.Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Google SheetsExperience working with voter files is critical (though work with fundraising, demographic, or media datasets of high complexity could be considered)Experience working on digital campaigns or with digital datasets is a plusFamiliarity with VAN (voter database) is useful but not required.Experience with one or more of the following is a plus: R, SQL, Python, Stata, R, or data visualization.Please include the word “Fuzzy” somewhere in your cover letter. While experience working with data on Latinos, specifically, is not necessary, our ideal candidate will have cultural fluency and a demonstrated awareness of racial and ethnic bias in data collection and analysis.THIS POSITION REPORTS TOSenior Director of TargetingWORK ENVIRONMENT Equis is a national remote office environment with team members located across all continental U.S. time zones. Candidates should be prepared to either work from home or at a location of their choosing that is located within the continental United States.   This position requires the ability to work core hours Monday through Friday in your local time. This position may require occasional evenings and some in-person attendance for all-staff or department-level events, approximately two per year, which require overnight travel.  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a fully remote (USA only), full-time position, role with occasional domestic travel and a competitive salary range of $55,000-$75,000 p/year. This salary range represents a good-faith estimate of what Equis may pay for this position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as budget availability and commensurate with the selected candidates’ experience.  Equis offers 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage at no premium, 4% employer match 401K, and unlimited Paid Time Off. Additionally, Equis provides an annual professional development stipend, a work-from-home stipend, and an employee assistance program. Equis observes office-wide holiday closures following the federal government alongside additional summer and winter breaks.HOW TO APPLY Please send your resume and cover letter here or via our career page. For your application to receive full consideration, please explain in your cover letter why you are interested in working at Equis and how your background and/or experience demonstrate your commitment to Equis’s core goal of enhancing the well-being and power of the Latino community. Equis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact Equis.